Description
Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern skillet of eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce — it is the dinner (or breakfast, or lunch) that requires almost nothing and delivers everything. Cumin, paprika, and a hint of heat in the sauce, with runny-yolked eggs nestled into the bubbling tomatoes. You eat it straight from the skillet with good bread.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread or pita for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and bell pepper 6 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and cayenne. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Make 6 wells in the sauce with the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into each well. Season the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Cover the skillet and cook 5 to 7 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Scatter feta and cilantro over the top. Serve immediately in the skillet with bread for dipping.
Notes
- The runny yolk is the whole point — it mixes with the tomato sauce as you eat, creating a natural, rich sauce. Do not overcook the eggs.
- A lid is essential for cooking the egg whites through while keeping the yolks runny. The steam does the work.
- This sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated. Reheat the sauce, then poach the eggs fresh when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 375